This is an intricately hand-embroidered Banjara gala textile from India. The Banjara people (also known as Lambadi or Lambani), a nomadic tribe, are renowned for their distinctive, vibrant embroidery style, which often incorporates mirrors and cowrie shells. Traditionally, a gala was part of a woman's headdress, hanging down the back of the neck to protect it from the sun and showcase her needlework skills. The textile is made from cotton and embellished with mirrors and embroidery in geometric patterns. These authentic pieces of nomadic life are now often used as decorative art or incorporated into modern clothing design30"x7"